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The Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit think tank providing leading research and viable policy options to government officials, business executives and the public at large wishing to better understand international issues. Founded in Milan, Italy, in 1934 thanks to the support of a group of businessmen led by Alberto Pirelli, founder of Pirelli S.p.A., ISPI has always adopted a pragmatic approach in analyzing geographical areas and topics of particular interest to Italy and Europe.

ISPI is the only Italian think tank – and among the few in Europe – combining policy-oriented research with an equally significant commitment to education and training, to conferences and advice on international trends for businesses, Institutions and the wider audience. Its work features an inter-disciplinary approach and partnerships with leading think tanks and universities from all over the world.

Syria has long served as a key operational base for Russia’s military projection in the Middle East. The fall of the Assad regime — Moscow’s principal ally in the region — has presented Russia with new challenges, prompting a need to reassess and adapt both its military presence and commercial influence in the country. This event aims to explore the ambitions of Russia’s foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa, and to examine the strategic direction Moscow has taken in response to the shifting political landscape in Syria.

With:
• Anna Borshchevskaya, Harold Grinspoon Senior Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
• Anas El Gomati, Founder and Director, Sadeq Institute
• Mohanad Hage Ali, Deputy Director for Research, Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center

Chair:
Chiara Lovotti, Associate Research Fellow, ISPI

A Post-Syria Era? The Future of Russia's Mediterranean Engagement

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After the announcement of maximum pressure campaign, Trump and Iran have started indirect talks in Oman, expected to resume on the 19th. The dialogue aims to negotiating a new deal on Teheran’s nuclear programme. This event seeks to explore the internal drivers, opportunities and uncertainties of the dialogue attempt and its impact on region’s security and stability as well as the risks of a broader military confrontation.

With:
• Richard Nephew, Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University
• Ali Vaez, Senior Adviser to the President & Director, Iran Project, International Crisis Group

Chair:
Sara Bazoobandi, Marie Curie Fellow, GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies; Associate Research Fellow, ISPI

Iran-US talks: ready for a deal? – In Cooperation with GIGA

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The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has sent shockwaves across the whole MENA region. With uncertainty surrounding the new leadership’s ability to address post-conflict challenges, key regional players are repositioning themselves - either to shape the transition or to adjust their strategies in response to the regime change. Among them, Türkiye plays a pivotal role in Damascus’ stability and governance, with its actions in the north and relations with opposition groups proving critical. Meanwhile, Assad’s collapse has weakened Iran and Russia’s positions, prompting Tehran to recalibrate its regional objectives and forcing Moscow to reassess its Mediterranean strategy.

With:
• Assaad Al-Achi, Executive Director, Baytna
• Burçu Öczelik, Senior Research Fellow in Middle East Security, RUSI
• Adnan Tabatabai, Co-founder & CEO, CARPO

Chair:
• Luigi Toninelli, Research Fellow, ISPI

After Assad: Iran's Strategic Recalibration – In Cooperation With CARPO

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Gulf countries are struggling to bolster their energy transition pathways and diversify their economic model. At the same time, they seek to position as a driving force of the global energy transition, making worldwide investments and advancing energy interconnection projects. However, challenges persist, ranging from ensuring the socio-economic sustainability of the shift away from hydrocarbons, to addressing technical and technological issues, all within the context of regional instability. This virtual meeting will assess the current status of the Gulf’s transitions, exploring the main challenges ahead, and the role of private sector and international partnerships in shaping the path toward a sustainable energy transition.

With:
• Marco Arcelli, CEO, ACWA Power
• Carole Nakhle, President, Arab Energy Club; Founder and CEO, Crystol Energy
• Marco Piredda, Senior Vice President and Head of International Affairs Analysis and Business Support, ENI

Chair:
Aldo Liga, Research Fellow, ISPI

Greening the Gulf: Navigating Future Challenge

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Inside the Transition: What Role for Turkey in Post-Assad Syria?

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Writing in times of conflict – A conversation with Eshkol Nevo

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Silvia Boccardi and Francesco Rocchetti talk to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Belarusian President-elect in exile, about the situation in her country under Lukashenko's dictatorship and the prospects for a democratic transition.

The woman challenging Belarus' regime | Globally

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Nearly three months after the fall of Assad’s regime, Damascus stands at a pivotal crossroads. As the transitional government and interim president have embarked on the transition, major domestic and international challenges confront the new Syria. Domestically, there is at stake the rebuilding of the political and economic frameworks, together with the restoration of security. Internationally, uncertainty clouds Damascus’ diplomatic future and recognition, with key questions including international sanctions, and the Kurdish Rojava issue. Bringing together a diverse panel of experts this event aims to explore Syria’s immediate and long-term prospects, focusing on both national reconstruction efforts, and the broader geopolitical dynamics surrounding the repositioning of regional actors in the country following the regime’s change.

With:
• Natasha Hall, Senior Fellow, Middle East Program, CSIS
• Charles Lister, Senior Fellow & Head of the Syria Initiative, Middle East Institute
• Karam Shaar, Director, Karam Shaar Advisory Limited

Chair:
Matteo Colombo, Associate Research Fellow, ISPI; Research Fellow, Clingendael

Post-Assad Syria: What Future Awaits? – In cooperation with the Middle East Institute

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Only one month into his presidency, Trump's approach to the Middle East has already inflamed the debate over its impact on the region’s stability. His stance comes at a time of extreme volatility for the region, against the backdrop of a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire, the weakening of Iran’s regional role, and the collapse of the decades-long Assad regime in Syria. This event aims to analyse President Trump's posture on the Middle East, decrypting its ideological premises and exploring the main geopolitical and economic implications on the region and its diplomacy.

With:
• James Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
• Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
• Beth Sanner, Senior Fellow, Intelligence Project, The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Harvard Kennedy School

Chair
Aldo Liga, Research Fellow, ISPI

Trump 2.0: What's next for the Middle East?

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